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The Importance of a Perm Rating

July 1, 2023

An often overlooked technical performance characteristic of mechanical pipe and equipment insulation is water vapor permeability (WVP). ASTM International defines WVP as “the time rate of water vapor transmission through…

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Duct Insulation Adhesives

June 1, 2023

For lining and wrapping sheet metal ductwork, Aeroflex USA offers AEROFLEX Aeroseal, REF 1520™, and Aeroseal LVOC™ adhesives for the installation of AEROFLEX Breathe-EZ™ EPDM Duct Insulation. Aeroflex USA does…

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Nesting Chart (Copper) for AEROFLEX EPDM^™ Pipe Insulation

May 1, 2023

Certain HVAC, refrigeration and plumbing pipe insulation applications require more than a single layer of AEROFLEX EPDM™ flexible elastomeric insulation to control condensation in demanding conditions such as a cold line…

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Insulation Adhesives and Austenitic Stainless Steel

March 31, 2023

Austenitic stainless steel is often specified for high-performance industrial applications. Like other metallic piping types, such as copper and iron, stainless steel is susceptible to a type of corrosion known…

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Energy Standards and Codes | Mechanical Insulation

March 3, 2023

Energy, whether it be traditional or clean, is a precious resource, drives economies, and meets a basic human need for thermal comfort while powering our lives. The U.S. Energy Information…

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Inspecting AEROFLEX^® EPDM^™ Closed-Cell Elastomeric Foam Insulation

March 1, 2023

When conducting a post-installation inspection of AEROFLEX® EPDM™ mechanical insulation, it is critical not to physically damage the insulation. When mechanical impacts, such as fingers/hands, tools, and foot traffic break…

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Asbestos-Free

February 1, 2023

The purpose of this technical bulletin is to confirm that ALL Aeroflex USA AEROFLEX EPDM™ closed-cell elastomeric insulation and accessories (adhesives, coatings, tapes, insulated pipe supports, and talc) do not…

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Heat Trace Systems with AEROFLEX^® EPDM^™ Closed Cell Elastomeric Insulation

January 5, 2023

With frigid arctic winter blasts on the increase in the United States, property damage caused by frozen pipes runs into the hundreds of millions of dollars. Property owners and property…

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Silicone-Free

January 1, 2023

Certain high-tech projects specify “silicone-free” products. The overarching concern to high-tech facility owners is that some silicones are known to particulate and contaminate critical manufacturing processes. Aeroflex USA’s AEROFLEX® brand…

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Calculating R-Value AEROFLEX^® EPDM^™ Closed-Cell Elastomeric Foam Insulation

December 1, 2022

WHY THERMAL INSULATION? Mechanical insulation effectively reduces heat exchange between a pipe, duct, or equipment and its environment. An insulation’s thermal efficiency is measured by thermal conductivity (K-value). The lower…

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